Authorities on Friday publicly identified a 24-year-old woman who suffered suspicious injuries and died in a Mission Valley motel room, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend on suspicion of murder.
Patrol officers and paramedics responding to a report of a medical emergency at Motel 6 San Diego-Hotel Circle about 1:45 a.m. last Friday found Vivian Avila of San Diego dead, according to San Diego police.
“Officers contacted two men inside the room, one of (whom) identified himself as the woman’s boyfriend,” Lt. Lou Maggi said. “The woman … had (suffered) visible injuries, resulting in the notification of the homicide unit.”
Detectives questioned Avila’s boyfriend, Linda Vista resident Victor A. Cruz, 19, then arrested him on suspicion of assaulting her. He faces numerous charges, including first-degree murder, according to online jail records.
“Based on the information gathered thus far, it appears the death is domestic violence-related,” the lieutenant said.
– City News Service
